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ME02 BUN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,224 mi
Last recorded170,224 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 BUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust has been slightly modified at the rear

Pass 30 May 2019 169,770 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 169,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated, does not provide a view to rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 154,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 154,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed WHERE HANDBRAKE CABLE PASSES THROUGH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed WHERE HANDBRAKE CABLE PASSES THROUGH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,714 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,017 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,017 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2011 117,340 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 62,882 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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ME02 BUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ME02 BUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME02 BUN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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